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How to Play Videos in Outlook With Microsoft Stream
As simple as paste and play
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Published onMay 16, 2024
published onMay 16, 2024
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Videos in emails are not a new phenomenon but playing them without leaving your inbox, well, that’s a first and with Microsoft Stream, you can do that in your Outlook mail.
You can still attach videos to your Outlook mail the traditional way but this method proves to be tedious. Further, it is not embedded so you have to view and play it using your local video player. On the other end, the recipient must also download the video to play it.
With Microsoft Stream, all you have to do is copy and paste a video link and you can play it directly without even sending it. And once the recipient on the other end receives it, they a]only have to click play and save storage space.
How do I play videos in Outlook with Microsoft Stream?
Note that only videos within the Microsoft 365 environment can be copied and pasted to your email and then embedded into a playable video. Videos from your local storage may not meet the requirements and hence will be incompatible and can not be played.
Troubleshooting common issues with Microsoft Stream videos
Best practices for video playback
Onto more graphics you can view and play on your Outlook mail, we have an exciting article on how toadd and view GIFs in Outlook.
That’s a wrap from us but if you have any additional thoughts, we’re always looking forward to hearing from you so drop us a comment down below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
